Pain management is a branch of medicine, which employs approach to ease the suffering and improve the quality of life of individuals suffering from pain. Pain can be classified based on its occurrence and duration along with the affected body part. First line of treatment for pain management is pharmaceutical therapeutics or pain killer drugs, most of which are well-known brands. The global pain management drugs market was valued at $58,577 million in 2016, and is estimated to reach $77,131 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 4% from 2017 to 2023.

Rise in geriatric population is the major factor that drives the growth of the global pain management market, as aged people are more prone to suffer from joint pain and other chronic conditions. Moreover, surge in prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetic neuropathy, and osteoarthritis propels the market growth.

Furthermore, increase in number of surgical procedures and rise in healthcare expenditure are expected to fuel the growth of the market. However, drug exploitation, patent expiration of prescription pain medication drugs, and availability of substitutes such as pain relief devices restrain the market growth.

The global pain management drugs market is segmented based on drug class, indication, and geography. On the basis of drug class, the market is categorized into nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anesthetics, anticonvulsants, antimigraine agents, antidepressants, opioids, and nonnarcotic analgesics. Opioids are further classified into tramadol, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and others (fentanyl, morphine, meperidine, codeine, and methadone). By indication, the market is divided into arthritic pain, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, chronic back pain, postoperative pain, migraine, and fibromyalgia. Geographically, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS

This report offers a detailed quantitative analysis of the current & future market trends from 2016 to 2023 to identify the prevailing opportunities.
The market estimations provided in this report are based on comprehensive analysis of the key developments in the industry.
The global pain management drugs market is comprehensively analyzed with respect to drug class, indication, and geography.
In-depth analysis based on geography facilitates to analyze the regional trends to assist in strategic business planning.
The developmental strategies adopted by key manufacturers are enlisted in the report to understand the competitive scenario of the market.

KEY PLAYERS PROFILED

Novartis AG
Eli Lilly & Company
Abbott Laboratories
Endo Health Solutions, Inc.
Purdue Pharma L.P.
Pfizer, Inc.
F. Hoffmann La Roche Ltd.
Merck & Co. Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
GlaxoSmithKline Plc.

KEY MARKET SEGMENTS

By Drug Class

NSAIDs
Anesthetics
Anticonvulsants
Antimigraine Agents
Antidepressants
Opioids
Tramadol
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
Others
Nonnarcotic Analgesics

By Indication

Arthritic Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Cancer Pain
Chronic Back Pain
Postoperative Pain
Migraine
Fibromyalgia

By Geography

North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
China
Australia
India
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Brazil
Republic of South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Rest of LAMEA

The other players operating in the pain management drugs market include (companies not profiled in the report):

Allergen Inc.
Bayer AG
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim
Sorrento Therapeutics
WEX Pharmaceuticals
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals